“Know Before You Go®” Presentation
95% of Drowning Deaths ARE Preventable! People get hurt and die needlessly in and around the water because they don’t understand the environment they are getting into. It doesn’t have to be this way! View our series of videos to learn more ways to keep you and your family safe. Our “Know Before You Go!®” power point presentation; pre and post questions and training guide is available. Send your request to shawn.slevin@SwimStrongFoundation.org with your name email address and phone number. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/swimstrongfoundation/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13170431/School_Presentation.mp4
“BE THE BEAT!”
SWIM STRONG WANTS YOU TO: "BE THE BEAT!!" STEP 1: CALL 9-1-1 STEP 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest More people knew CPR, more lives could be saved! Let's check out this video: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/swimstrongfoundation/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/24152835/ThatsCPR_SwimStrong_MCLars_BLG.mp4
NO Ice Is Safe Ice!
by Gerald M. Dworkin Consultant, Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue LIFESAVING RESOURCES www.lifesaving.com TWO BOYS, age 11, are ice skating at a local pond. Suddenly, the ice cracks and one boy falls through into 34 degree Fahrenheit water. His friend runs to his aid, and potential tragedy grows as the second boy is pulled into the ice cold water by the panic stricken child already in the water. Unless help is immediately available, both boys will perish within a few minutes, either from drowning...
Why is Swimming one of the Most Heart Healthy Exercises?
In addition to toning visible muscles, swimming also helps improve the most important muscle in our bodies: our heart! Swimming is an aerobic exercise, it strengthens the heart by helping it to become larger; making it more efficient in pumping -- which leads to better blood flow throughout your body. 30 minutes of swimming a day can reduce coronary heart disease in women by 30 to 40 percent. Regular aerobic exercise can reduce blood pressure. Swimming raises “good” cholesterol HDL levels....
Happy Chinese New Year !!
Swim Strong wishes all a Happy Chinese New Year and Prosperous Year of the Rooster!
Know Before you Go!®
We hope everyone has a SAFE and enjoyable summer. You may know that we are on a mission to educate families to "Know Before You Go!®" and better understand water safety and keeping your families safe in and around water. Sadly, a 19 year old boy drowned just a few days ago because he couldn't swim and got causght in a rip current...and the beaches weren't open...so no life guards were there either. Globally a person dies from drowning every 70 seconds!!! For...
Water Safety Awareness and Education
Swim Strong has developed a presentation about Water Safety Awareness and Education. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taV77XRipRk&feature=youtu.be We welcome you to Contact us for requesting a copy of our Power Point presentation, specifying Grade School (K-4); Middle School or High School versions. While there is no charge for this information, we invite you to make a donation to our organization if you feel moved to do so. $250 provides free swim lessons to a child whose family otherwise would not be able to afford them.
Do You Know About Secondary Drowning ???
Founded in August 2015, VisualxMed is headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley. It began with two Bay Area natives on a mission to demystify science and medicine and spread their passion for health awareness. By building on the intersection of art and medicine, we are educating and bringing communities closer, one infographic at a time.
Amazing Drowning Statistics You Need To Know
These amazing statistics show just how dangerous water can be. These numbers come from a few sources and together they show just how important water safety is. Here are some highlights: • Swimming lessons could reduce childhood drowning by 88% • 1 in 5 people who die from drowning are children • 80% of people who die from drowning are male There are lots more in here, click the image for a full size version:
Parent Guide to Water Safety
Parents must supervising your children in the bathtub, pool or open water setting. Children always swim with a buddy, near a lifeguard and with adult NO distractive supervision. Do You Know Why? let's check this IMPORTANT Parent Water Safety Guide.
When are Dynamic Movement and Static Stretching Appropriate?
Clinical studies have found that static stretching prior to athletic activity can negatively impact performance i.e. it can cause performance deficits. Findings have shown a clear link between static stretching prior to athletic activity being a precursor to later injuries. Clinical Studies have shown that static stretching before training or sporting activity has been shown to: Impact balance Decrease muscle strength Reduce power and explosiveness Increase reaction time Decrease sprint performance What is Dynamic Movement? How to stretching your body appropriately before training or sporting? Let's check out here: When...